AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPolitical Violence Debate: The killing of UK TV personality Ann Widdecombe has reignited fears about rising threats and dehumanising rhetoric across politics, with police probing whether a leftwing or single-issue motive is behind it. Slovak Arts Council Spy Scandal: Staff at the Slovak Arts Council say a listening device was found in an office; police are investigating possible unlawful recording of private conversations, with the acting director denying involvement. Rule of Law Spotlight: Slovakia is again criticised in the EU’s Rule of Law reporting, with opposition parties saying it shows rule-of-law erosion and stalled anti-corruption action. Defence HQ Backlash: Bratislava’s new “corn” headquarters for the Defence Ministry is under scrutiny after criticism of a €53m renovation and a prosecutor’s probe into alleged misuse of public funds. Animation in Žilina: Fest Anča in Žilina spotlights bold shorts—from Ala Nunu’s animal-human stories to Niles Atallah’s dystopian stop-motion—pushing animation into sharper, darker territory. Travel & Culture: Croatia’s tourist board launches its first joint campaign with Booking.com to promote “Local Host” authentic stays, including outreach across Slovakia. Sports (Slovakia): Bahrain’s Akhmed Tazhudinov wins 97kg freestyle gold in Budapest, beating Slovakia’s Batyrbek Tsakulov.
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